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UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

Learn About UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

The UPMC Department of Neurosurgery is well-equipped to effectively treat a wide range of spinal setbacks. Their specialists take the time to understand each patient’s pain and use advanced technologies in order to deliver successful results.

UPMC Department of Neurosurgery at a Glance

The unique capabilities of UPMC Department of Neurosurgery set them apart:

The team of neurosurgeons conduct cutting-edge spine research, publish frequently, and lecture at national and international conferences. Most serve on the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

UPMC is the largest academic neurosurgery provider in the U.S., performing 11,000 major spine and brain procedures each year.

UPMC neurology and neurosurgery departments are both top-20 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The spine experts at UMPC Department of Neurosurgery prioritize your full and speedy recovery.

How UPMC Department of Neurosurgery Can Help You

Type of Practice

Awards

UPMC again named to U.S. News & World Report's prestigious national Honor Roll for excellence in 15 specialty areas.

Conditions

Balance Disorders

Basilar Invagination

Brain Tumors

Complex Spinal Disorders

Degenerative Spinal Conditions

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Fractures

Hemangioblastoma

Hemangiomas

Herniated Disc / Bulging Disc

Hydrocephalus

Hyperhidrosis

Kyphosis

Lordosis

Meningioma

Neurofibroma

Osteoporosis / Spinal Fracture

Pinched Nerve

Schwannoma

Scoliosis and Deformity

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Tumors

Spondylolisthesis

Trauma

Vascular Malformations

Treatments

ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion

CT-Guided Surgery

Dorsal Root Entry Zone (DREZ)

Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization

Endoscopic Sympathectomy

Injections / Blocks

Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty

Laminectomy

Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Microdiscectomy / Microdecompression

Microforaminotomy

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Pain Management

Pain Pumps

Radiofrequency Procedures

Reconstructive / Revision Spine Surgery

Shunts

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal Fusion

Spine Oncology

Spine Surgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Tumor Resection

Highlights from UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

Of Note:

Nationally Recognized

UPMC is proud to be the only hospital in western Pennsylvania to be named to U.S. News & World Report's prestigious national Honor Roll for excellence in 15 specialty areas, including neurology and neurosurgery. We're also proud of being named #1 in Pittsburgh.